ProbeLeader Co (ROCO:5246) Research & Development: NT$54 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:5246 ProbeLeader Co Ltd ROCO:5246
46 GF Score
Price NT$161.50
GF Value NT$17.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is ProbeLeader Co Research & Development?

ProbeLeader Co ROCO:5246 -5.28% 46 Research & Development is NT$54 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5246 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. ProbeLeader Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$27 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$54 Mil.

ProbeLeader Co  (ROCO:5246) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

ProbeLeader Co Research & Development Related Terms

ProbeLeader Co Research & Development Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for ProbeLeader Co's Research & Development can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ProbeLeader Co Research & Development Chart

ProbeLeader Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 43.02 48.00 43.53 51.18 53.87

ProbeLeader Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.98 23.61 27.58 26.46 27.41
ROCO:5246
46GF Score
ProbeLeader Co Ltd ROCO:5246
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

ProbeLeader Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$54 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of NT$54 Mil mean?
ProbeLeader Co (ROCO:5246) has a Research & Development of NT$54 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ProbeLeader Co and its competitors.
Is ProbeLeader Co's Research & Development too high?
ProbeLeader Co's current Research & Development is NT$54 Mil. Overall, ProbeLeader Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ProbeLeader Co's Research & Development compare to AMAT and LRCX?
ProbeLeader Co's Research & Development of NT$54 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ProbeLeader Co and its competitors. ProbeLeader Co's current Research & Development is NT$54 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ProbeLeader Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ProbeLeader Co (ROCO:5246) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.94, compared to a current price of NT$161.50 — trading 800.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$54 Mil. ProbeLeader Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ProbeLeader Co (ROCO:5246), the current Research & Development is NT$54 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ProbeLeader Co (ROCO:5246) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ProbeLeader Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$161.50 is trading 800.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.94. GuruFocus considers ProbeLeader Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5246:

  • Research & Development: NT$54 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$17.94 vs. price of NT$161.50 (800.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ProbeLeader Co Business Description

Address No.16, Jinshui Street, Xiangshan District, Hsinchu, TWN, 30090
ProbeLeader Co Ltd is engaged in designing and manufacturing of testing solutions for semiconductor and LCD panel industries. Its products include probe cards, Load-Boards, IC sockets for logic & DRAM ICs. Other than providing testing solutions for semiconductor and LCD panel industries, the company has also extended its business to testing solutions for optoelectronics and passive components. It does not only design, manufactures customized testing tools but also deal with sales, relocation, refurbishment and after-services of used-equipments.
46GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ROCO:5246

Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

NT$161.50
Price
NT$17.94
GF Value